Key Points
- Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, expelled from party and family after controversial social media posts.
- His emotional Instagram message to parents Lalu and Rabri Devi hints at deep family rift within Bihar’s most influential political clan.
- The controversy erupted after a Facebook post showing Tej Pratap with Anushka Yadav, claiming a 12-year relationship; Tej Pratap alleges his account was hacked.
- Lalu Yadav cited “family dignity” and “social justice” as reasons for the expulsion, intensifying debates in Bihar’s political circles ahead of elections.
- Amid the turmoil, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap’s younger brother, welcomed a baby boy, while Anushka’s brother publicly defended Tej Pratap.
Patna: Bihar’s political landscape has been jolted by a dramatic family feud within the state’s most powerful political dynasty. Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, was expelled from both the party and the family following a controversial social media episode an event that has sent shockwaves through political circles just as Bihar gears up for crucial elections.
The Social Media Storm
The controversy began when a Facebook post surfaced from Tej Pratap’s account, featuring him alongside a young woman named Anushka Yadav. The post claimed a 12-year romantic relationship between the two, sparking immediate uproar given Tej Pratap’s ongoing and unresolved divorce case with his wife, Aishwarya Rai. The post quickly went viral, fueling speculation and gossip within both political and public domains.
Tej Pratap, however, responded by asserting that his account had been hacked and that the post was part of a conspiracy to malign him and his family’s reputation. Despite his clarification, the damage was done.
Lalu Yadav’s Stern Action
Reacting swiftly, Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Tej Pratap from both the RJD and the family, citing the need to uphold “family dignity” and “social justice.” The move underscores the seriousness with which the Yadav patriarch views the incident, especially in the context of the family’s public image and the party’s standing ahead of the elections.
Emotional Instagram Appeal
Following his expulsion, Tej Pratap took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message addressed to his parents, Lalu and Rabri Devi. He wrote:
“My dear mummy-papa, my whole world is contained in both of you. You and any order given by you are greater than God. If you are there, I have everything. I only need your love and trust, nothing else. Papa, if you were not there, then neither this party would have been there nor some greedy people like Jaichand who do politics with me. Just mummy-papa, may you both always be healthy and happy.”
The emotional post has added a new layer to the unfolding drama, with many interpreting it as a public plea for forgiveness and reconciliation.
Family and Political Fallout
The saga has not only exposed internal fissures within the Yadav family but has also become a hot topic in Bihar’s political corridors. The timing is especially sensitive, with the state preparing for elections and the RJD’s unity under scrutiny.
Meanwhile, Tej Pratap’s younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav, welcomed a baby boy in Kolkata, a moment of joy that Tej Pratap referenced in his message, congratulating his brother and attempting to reconnect with the family.
Adding to the debate, Anushka Yadav’s brother, Akash Yadav, publicly condemned Tej Pratap’s expulsion, questioning whether his actions truly warranted such severe consequences and emphasizing that the matter was personal.
Tej Pratap Yadav’s expulsion from the RJD and his family, following a controversial social media post, has sparked a new political and personal crisis for Bihar’s most prominent political family. As the emotional appeals and public statements continue, the episode has not only deepened family rifts but also intensified the political drama in the run-up to Bihar’s elections.
